Justyn Ann Baxley

I consulted Justyn Baxley for help with a government security clearance, while in the midst of legal proceedings and with an unclear outcome. I'm someone who likes thorough and accurate appraisals of a situation, even if the upshot is negative, and she always took time to answer my questions in a tim...ely, helpful, and realistic manner. When it came to the clearance, she helped draft optimal language for the most difficult section. While that particular position became unavailable for an unrelated reason, I eventually did achieve an excellent position months later and I know that the legwork she did while I employed her was absolutely essential, both in including the language she had generated and putting me in the right mindset about the whole process. Recommend highly!

I had a wonderful experience with JAG Defense and Mrs. Baxley. She maintained the highest level of professionalism but also made sure there was a comfortable lawyer - client relationship. All communication was within 24 hours or less so I was always well informed. Her work spoke for itself and my cas...e got positively resolved without any problems. I am very grateful for Mrs. Baxley's help and highly recommend her and JAG Defense.

I'm a civilian employee of the department of defense. My security clearance was under a preliminary decision to be revoked by the DOD Consolidated Adjudication Facility (CAF). I was wrongfully terminated from a previous position, and my former employer had said things about me to the investigators ...that were untrue or stripped of context. The preliminary decision to revoke my security clearance came out of nowhere, and I was suddenly in a very stressful situation where I could lose my job. The commanding officer at my current position was livid this was happening to me. He appreciated the work I did and knew someone from my past was just trying to hurt me. He contacted the JAG officer on base, but JAG officers are not able to help civilian employees. The JAG officer recommended I reach out to the law firm JAG Defense. I did so, and has a consultation with Ms. Baxley. From the start, Ms. Baxley was professional and knowledgeable about the DOD CAF and the security clearance adjudication process. At the start, I felt blindsided. Ms. Baxley was able to explain what was happening and why and what I could do about it. She was able to give me a frank assessment of my case and explain what she could do for me if I hired her. I chose to hire her, and she specifically laid out what I needed to do in easy to understand steps. I provided the information she requested. Throughout the process, she was easy to get in contact with and responded to all my questions or ideas about my case promptly. I was an active participant throughout the process, and conducted several proofreads of the response. After we were both satisfied, we submitted the response to the DOD CAF in a timely manner. Ms. Baxley submitted an independent copy of the response, just in case my agency failed to do so, which gave me more piece of mind. Four months later, the CAF ruled favorably and my security clearance was fully reinstated. It was nice to see this situation resolved so successfully. I'd recommend Ms. Baxley to anyone having issues with their security clearance.

Ms. Baxley is an extremely diligent and proficient attorney who helped not only helped lead me through the Personnel Security Notice of Intent to Revoke Eligibility for Access to Classified Information and/or Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position via a Statement of Reasons. To be clear this was a ...personally tough process to go through, but Ms. Baxley provided balance and clarity, and diligently worked my case. To date, it was the BEST decision to hire her! I was reinstated to full duty in less than the allotted time the Security Office had to render a decision regarding my clearance. I believe her work product is a direct testament to the Security Office's quick decision. There is no doubt that she will be the first person I refer to anyone who has the burden to clarify/respond to a Notice of Inquiry - without question, she is one of the best.

Navigating the security clearance process for the first time can be intimidating. As a civilian, I was unsure what responses on my SF-86 could make or break a job offer for a position I very much desired and felt that without guidance I would be leaving everything up to chance. Add to that an extreme...ly short turnaround time in which all paperwork was required to be submitted and I knew I needed the assistance of a pro. Following a brief initial telephone consultation, Ms. Baxley scheduled a call with me the following day and worked with me on both weekdays and weekends, replying to my emails promptly and with guidance that only someone with her expertise could provide. Thanks to Ms. Baxley, I obtained my clearance. Without her I would have been flying blind and issuing responses on my SF-86 that likely would have delayed my clearance or potentially even disqualified me from obtaining a clearance. I am grateful my clearance adjudication reached a successful conclusion and glad I accomplished it with Ms. Baxley.